Senior Lead Software Engineer - Research, Development and Innovation
Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cloud Foundational Services organization, you will play a critical role in hands-on research, prototyping, and engineering work that supports innovation initiatives. You will be instrumental in developing and testing new technologies and solutions that align with our strategic goals and new product incubation efforts. Your work will directly contribute to making our organization an exciting and dynamic place for technologists and managers alike. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and peers to bring innovative ideas to life through technical implementation.
Job responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on research to explore new technologies and approaches.
- Develop innovative technical solutions that address the specific needs of Research, Development, and Innovation initiatives.
- Create and refine prototypes and pilot programs to demonstrate the viability and potential of new technologies or approaches.
- Rapidly iterate on designs to improve functionality and performance.
- Design and develop high-quality technology solutions tailored to the specific needs of the incubator or innovation program.
- Leverage expertise in distributed and cloud-native systems to build robust and scalable platforms.
- Document technical specifications, designs, and best practices.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Work collaboratively with peers, technology leaders, application/platform engineers, and architects.
- Participate in major technical decisions, developing technical proposals that consider alternatives and business cases.
- Apply proven innovation frameworks to guide the development of new technologies and solutions.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced in one or more programming language(s)
- Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
- Practical cloud native experience
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
ABOUT US
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you'll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You'll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you-and the products you deliver-will thrive.
High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
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Diversity and Inclusion